George Smith insists his appearance for Australia against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney will be a one-off cameo despite coach Robbie Deans hoping to convince him to stay for the forthcoming Rugby Championship.

Australia coach Robbie Deans admits hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is unlikely to play a part in the British & Irish Lion series, but is hopeful George Smith will still be available after the pair were injured on Saturday.